Our Trainers Have Arrived!
Arthur Beaudelot
One half of 2Rein Horsemanship , Arthur was born in France and raised by 10 countries. His horsemanship journey began in classical riding at a young age and evolved into what it is today.
Arthur’s horsemanship journey began far from the prairies of Canada. Growing up in Europe, he started as a classical rider, learning precision, balance, and discipline in the saddle. But as he traveled, his path shifted — and so did his style. Drawn to the working traditions of the West, Arthur sought out teachers and miles of country that would shape him into the horseman he is today.
He first immersed himself in Californio-style horsemanship, where finesse and feel guided the reins. From there, Arthur took his skills into the rugged cowpuncher country of Arizona, learning the raw, day-to-day realities of cattle work. His trail led north to the wide-open ranches of Montana, where horsemanship had to be as tough and reliable as the country itself.
Arthur’s pursuit of stockmanship didn’t stop at the U.S. border. He traveled south to ride with the gauchos in Argentina, where horsemanship is as much culture as craft. Later, he worked in the massive feedlots and ranch operations of Saskatchewan, handling cattle on a scale few ever experience. Alongside it all, he refined his skill in the arena, riding and training professional reining horses in Belgium.
What ties it all together is not just geography, but a philosophy: Arthur believes that good horsemanship is universal. Whether in the branding pen, the reining arena, or the open pampas, the principles of timing, feel, and respect remain the same. At Nitehawk Ranch, he brings this global experience back to the Métis prairies — blending tradition, practicality, and refinement into every horse he works.
Ashley Willmarth
Born and raised in rural Wisconsin, grit was no stranger to this young woman growing up. The harsh winters and tough country can shape you in different ways.
Ashley’s roots run deep in rural Wisconsin, but her path was always leading West. Straight out of high school she headed for Wyoming, drawn by wide country and the kind of work that forges horsemen. Over the years, she has become not just a trainer, but a farrier, guide, and teacher — shaped by horses from every background and country she’s worked in.
She began with the hard cases: problem horses from auction lots and local owners who had nowhere else to turn. Those troubled horses became her greatest teachers, refining her patience, timing, and feel. From there, Ashley expanded her world — training wild mustangs in the Western U.S., guiding hunting camps, and packing strings of twelve mules deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Her journey carried her abroad as well: head trainer in Argentina alongside the gauchos, and later in Canada’s vast feedlots of Saskatchewan, where horsemanship was tested on a massive scale. Alongside hands-on work, she invested in her education — taking advanced equine nutrition courses with Dr. Kellon and attending clinics and seminars whenever possible.
With over 20 years of colt starting experience, Ashley brings a rare combination of practical ranch work, scientific knowledge, and a deep respect for the horse. At Nitehawk Ranch, her focus is clear: producing horses that are not just trained, but truly understood.